In a stunningly broad ruling that should send shivers down the spine of every home healthcare agency that uses an independent contractor workforce, a Florida federal court ruled on April 12 that a home healthcare worker who...more
4/20/2022
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Home Healthcare Workers ,
Independent Contractors ,
Liquidated Damages ,
Misclassification ,
Unpaid Overtime ,
Unpaid Wages ,
Wage and Hour
Ever since Uber became part of our everyday world, the mandatory arbitration agreement it requires its independent contractor drivers to sign has been under constant scrutiny—and attack. A recent decision, however, fell in...more
3/7/2019
/ Appeals ,
Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
Ridesharing ,
Uber ,
Unenforceable Contract Terms
In a somewhat surprising but positive development for gig companies, a Florida state appellate court ruled on February 1, 2017 that Uber drivers are independent contractors, NOT employees, and therefore not entitled to...more